Influence
“Profiles in Success”: Certified Physician Executives Share the Value and ROI of their CPE Education
Peter B. Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, FAAPL(Hon)
AAPL believes physician leaders who are pursuing leadership education and training — and the organizations that are supporting their effort — should be able to clearly see the value of their time, money, and effort.
Healthcare Process
Sent Home To Heal, Patients Avoid Wait for Rehab Home Beds
Felice J. Freyer
Innovative healthcare, like SNF-at-home, can boost recovery and patient comfort by providing care at home, easing hospital burdens, but requires careful patient selection and support.
Environmental Influences
The Pandemic Proved That Remote Leadership Works
Ron Ashkenas
In the five years since the start of the Covid pandemic, the conversation about remote work versus return-to-office has centered largely on employees. But organizations also benefit when leaders are remote—when they live and work primarily in a different place than their teams—because they are able to hire from a broader pool of candidates and bring in stars who would be unlikely to move to the company’s headquarters.
Technology Integration
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Legal Issues
Joseph P. McMenamin, MD, JD, FCLM
AI is transforming healthcare but raises complex legal issues, including licensure, privacy, data security, regulation, and liability. FDA and FTC frameworks are evolving, yet fragmented.
SoundPractice
World Class Athletes and Physician Leaders: Same or Different? With Dr. Naakesh Dewan
Naakesh Dewan, MD, CPE, DLFAPA, FASAM
In this episode, Mike Sacopulos interviews Naakesh Dewan, MD, CPE, DLFAPA, FASAM, a certified physician executive and internationally recognized expert in healthcare quality and digital innovations. Dewan shares his journey from collegiate athlete to physician executive and discusses the parallels between high performance in sports and medicine.
Health Law
Self-Defense in Medical Malpractice: How to Derail a Frivolous Malpractice Lawsuit
Howard Smith, MD, MHA
Every U.S. physician faces an 8.5% annual risk of malpractice suits. Using statistical significance, complications can be validated as natural errors or medical errors with 95% confidence.
Influence
Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney
Michael J. Sacopulos, JD, Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP
In this SoundPractice episode, host Mike Sacopulos talks with Megan Ranney, MD, dean of Yale School of Public Health, on the healthcare and public health impacts of gun violence in the U.S.
New Book
Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM): The Essentials, First Edition
Edited by Daniel A. Handel, MD, MBA, MPH, CPE
A comprehensive textbook which aligns closely with the Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) board exam curriculum. Pass the Board exam with confidence and excel in your leadership role.
Self-Defense in Medical Malpractice: How to Derail a Frivolous Malpractice Lawsuit
Gun Violence, Physician Leadership, and a Public Health Perspective with Dr. Megan Ranney
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Legal Issues
How Money and Finances Work in Healthcare
How Facility Design Impacts the Patient Experience
Importance of Educating Resident Physicians on the Business of Medicine and Understanding the Importance of Contract Negotiations
Self-Control
Twenty-five Strategies for Preventing, Managing, and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Laura Hills, DA
Impostor syndrome is common among high-achieving individuals, healthcare professionals, and leaders. Fortunately, there are many things that healthcare administrators, leaders, and managers can do to prevent, manage, or overcome impostor syndrome in themselves and in their employees
Self-Awareness
Cover Letters Still Matter—Even If They’re Not Required
Joel Schwartzberg
The author argues that cover letters are still important and uses research and his conversations with six career experts to support the argument. The article also provides a six-part template for crafting a compelling cover letter.
Conflict Management
Seven Tricky Work Situations, and How to Respond to Them
Alicia Bassuk
You know the moment: a mood-veering, thought-steering, pressure-packed interaction with a colleague, boss, or client when the right thing to say is stuck in a verbal traffic jam between your brain and your mouth. This analysis paralysis occurs when your brain suddenly becomes overtaxed by worry or pressure. Consequently, you find yourself unable to respond to a mental, psychological, or emotional challenge, and you fail to execute in the critical moment.
Technology Integration
How to Build Your Own AI Assistant
Alexandra Samuel
Creating a custom assistant is simple and requires no coding or technical experience; it can help with tasks from writing to generating troubleshooting and how-to guides, creating custom productivity tools, and getting feedback and coaching.
Healthcare Process
How Facility Design Impacts the Patient Experience
Judy Capko, Cheryl Bisera
A patient's first impression is critical and is shaped by the facility's environment. A well-designed layout with efficient, aesthetically pleasing details enhances practice flow, staff efficiency, and patient experience, driving business success.